In Baltimore County, storm and hurricane season typically starts in June and continues into November. Your roof is the first line of protection against heavy weather; however, that also means your roof can take quite a beating during a storm. Storms can cause damage to the roof’s structure, which can lead to bigger issues such as leaks, holes, and structural damage. It’s important to know how storms can impact your roof and what to watch out for. Keep reading for a list of some of the “hidden” storm damage that can happen to your roof. For people looking for Maryland residential roof storm damage experts to fix storm damage that has already occurred, Old Line Roofing and Solar should be your top choice to help you locate and fix this damage.
Identifying Some Hidden Storm Damage
Shingle Lifting
During a storm, heavy winds could have raised your shingles or tiles and then “placed” them back down. This can give the illusion that your tiles are sitting perfectly in place when, in reality, they have been unsealed and are now loose. Your tiles will not re-seal themselves, and you’ll need to replace the entire area of the roof with impacted tiles. Ignoring this problem can lead to leaks the next time it rains, which will damage the interior of your home, cause mold growth, and start to compromise the structure of your roof.
It can be difficult to tell if the tiles are raised during the storm, and it’s dangerous to climb onto a roof on your own (potentially compromised or otherwise). It’s recommended you hire a professional roof contractor after all storms or heavy weather for a roof inspection.
Hailstorm Damage
Regardless of the type of roofing material you have, hailstorms can cause significant damage to your roof. Hail creates small or large fractures throughout the roof that weaken the structure of the roof. Large holes can also lead to pest infestations in your home. However, hail damage can be very difficult to detect. After a hail storm, schedule a residential roof inspection with a roofing company that you trust who can assess the damage.
Water Damage
Rain on its own will not likely cause damage to your roof. However, if your roof already has some imperfections, such as missing tiles, improper installations, or cracked shingles, then heavy rain can leak into your home. Water leaks will cause interior damage to your home, can cause mold to grow, and weakens the integrity of your roof. This can best be avoided by scheduling roof inspections after every storm, heavy weather incidents, and twice a year for annual maintenance check-ups.
Maryland Roofing Company: Old Line Roofing and Solar
The team at Old Line Roofing and Solar has over 60 years of roofing inspections. If you are in need of quality roofing services for roof inspections, roof maintenance work, and roof repairs, Old Line Roofing and Solar is the top Maryland roofing company. They are comfortable working with your insurance provider and offer free quotes.
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